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Radium Oxide

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Meaning

Radium Oxide is a solid (STP) chemical compound with the formula RaO.

About Radium Oxide

Radium Oxide is a base.
Radium Oxide is held together by ionic bonds.
Radium Oxide has a giant ionic structure.
Radium Oxide reacts with acids to produce a Radium salt and water.
Hydrochloric Acid + Radium OxideRadium Chloride + Water
2HCl + RaO → 2RaCl2 + H2O
Sulphuric Acid + Radium OxideRadium Sulphate + Water
H2SO4 + RaO → RaSO4 + H2O
Nitric Acid + Radium OxideRadium Nitrate + Water
2HNO3 + RaO → Ra(NO3)2 + H2O